Scout Energy - MTR 43 Station: Oil Extraction Facility in Grant County, Kansas

Scout Energy - MTR 43 Station is an oil extraction facility located in MTR 43, Grant County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the broader Mid-Continent oil province. Kansas has a long history of oil extraction, with wells typically producing from formations such as the Mississippian and Arbuckle. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act and state-level Kansas Corporation Commission rules for oil and gas operations. Typical oil extraction in Kansas involves conventional vertical wells and increasingly horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as crude petroleum extraction. As part of the U.S. oil infrastructure, this facility supports domestic energy production. Its location in Grant County places it within the Hugoton Embayment, a major natural gas and oil-producing area. The facility's operations contribute to local employment and the regional economy, while adhering to state and federal environmental standards.

The facility is situated in the High Plains region of Kansas, an area with semi-arid climate and agriculture as the primary land use. Oil extraction activities can impact local water resources through potential groundwater contamination and high water usage for hydraulic fracturing. Air emissions from engines and flaring may affect local air quality. The region is also prone to dust and requires careful management of produced water and brine to prevent soil salinization.